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Development and Application of Biofertilizers in the Republic of China Further, Chang and Young (1992b) showed that tea cuttings (cv. TTES No. 12) inoculated with A-mycorrhiza or P-solubilizing bacteria significantly enhanced the growth of tea seedlings. Application of Biofertilizers in the Republic of China In order to promote sustainable agriculture, both central and local government agencies in the Republic of China are supporting extensive applications of biofertilizers. Major programs for the application of biofertilizers include production of rhizobial, P-solubilizing microbial inoculants for soybeans used as vegetables and for other crops and the production of AM-inoculants for melons and other horticultural crops. One project also aimed at improving biological nitrogen fixation in soybeans that are consumed as vegetables, in peanuts, and in red bean. Similarly, emphasis is also laid on attaining higher yields and better quality horticultural crops through three major programs: the production of inoculants, extension programs so that farmers can apply inoculants onto their farms, and demonstrations and awareness programs to show farmers the benefits of inoculated plots. Soybeans for vegetable purposes are produced extensively in the Republic of China and exported to Japan. Constant maintenance of superior quality will be an important factor governing the export value of soybeans in the international market. Earlier, farmers were applying more chemical fertilizers than the recommended levels, leading to inferior quality in the beans. The Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences at National Chung Hsing University in the Republic of China has since 1988 been actively producing and distributing efficient inoculum (liquid and solid biofertilizers) that can maintain yield and produce superior quality soybeans which are exported and consumed presently as vegetables in several countries. Figures 1–3 show the increase in the area of inoculated crops over the past years. During the last 18 years (from 1987 to 2004), inoculants were produced to inoculate approximately 65,091 ha of farmland. In the same period, farmers’ economic gains have also increased significantly after application of rhizobial inoculants (USD27 million). Moreover, a great deal of chemical fertilizer was saved, and further groundwater pollution caused by N leaching was significantly reduced. Healthy seedlings are one of the essential factors affecting the growth and yield of crops. Over the past decade, mycorrhizal inoculants have been produced in Taiwan and applied to many crops, particularly horticultural and ornamental plants such as muskmelon, citrus, strawberry, lily, tomato, chrysanthemum, gerbera, tea, and fruit trees (Chang 1987, 1993, 1994; Chang and Young 1992a&b; Cheng and Chung 1991; Chen and Hung 1994; Young 1990). CONCLUSIONS An excess of nutrients, particularly P, has accumulated in Taiwan soils as a result of over- application of chemical fertilizers by farmers during intensive agricultural practices. Hence, a major research focus should be on the production of efficient and sustainable biofertilizers for crop plants so that inorganic fertilizer applications can be reduced significantly to avoid further pollution problems. With the view of overcoming this bottleneck, it will be necessary to undertake short-, medium-, and long-term research in which soil microbiologists, agronomists, plant breeders, plant pathologists, and even nutritionists and economists must work together. The most important and strategic research initiatives should highlight the following points: Selection of effective and competitive multifunctional biofertilizers for a variety of crops. Quality control systems for the production of inoculants and their application in the field to explore and ensure the benefits of plant-microbe symbiosis. Study of microbial persistence of biofertilizers in soil environments under stressful conditions. Agronomic, soil, and economic evaluation of biofertilizers for diverse agricultural production systems. – 53 –
Business Potential for Agricultural Biotechnology Products Transfer of technological know-how for biofertilizer production at industrial level for optimal formulation. Establishment of a Biofertilizer Act and strict user guidelines for quality control in markets and applications. 120000 100000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Figure 1. Total Area of Vegetable Soybean Inoculant Used in the Republic of China 80000 60000 40000 20000 0 1987 1989 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Figure 2. Total Area Covered Under Biofertilizer Application and Extension Programs Over the Years in the Republic of China 1995 1995 – 54 – 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1999 1998 2000 1999 2001 2000 2002 2001 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
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